Our character, Laura Wingfield, from Tennessee Williams" play, The Glass Menagerie, suffers from a crippled leg that causes her to limp whenever she walks. ... Laura is also afraid of confrontations. ... Only when Jim and her start actually talking does Laura finally loosen up and feel at ease. ... In a way, I can see a bit of Laura in myself. ... In some manner, there is probably a bit Laura, Tom, Jim, or Amanda in all of us. ...

• Word Count: 759
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Amanda and Jim Comparison Two of the main characters in Tennessee Williams's Glass Menagerie are Jim O'Connor and Amanda Wingfield. ... She does not want Tom to turn out like his father and he wants Laura to find a husband. ... Amanda and Jim would both like the best for Laura and give her advice on what she needs to do in life. ... Jim is able to spot that Laura has an inferiority complex. ... Overall, Jim O'Connor and Amanda Wingfield are alike in many ways and are two of the main characters in the play....

• Word Count: 513
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

( As Jim walks towards Laura he reaches over grabs her hand, looks into her eyes, and gives her a kiss. ) Jim: ( walking away from Laura, reaching for a cigarette.) ... Laura: ( hesitant) Yes I do as well Jim. ... ( Jim leaves the Wingfield apartment. ... Good-bye mother, live life Laura... Jim and Laura had a baby girl and named her Blue Roses. ...

• Word Count: 950
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School